My production of Rob Benson's DEAD SHOT MARY opened at The Bridge Theatre in September 2016 to rave reviews and enthusiastic community response. See some excerpts below, and read the outstanding feature from The New York Times.
"The captivating and must-see life story of a New York hero you’ve never heard of...I also need to give a round of applause to Stephen Kaliski's direction. Kaliski has McPhee use every possible inch of that space, both matching and enhancing her physically dynamic performance." -Theatre is Easy, "BEST BET"
“Mary Shanley would be proud of the work Robert K. Benson has done in celebrating her story...an extraordinary performance by Rachel McPhee.” -Charged FM
"DEAD SHOT MARY is a special show. When you find an actress who can embody the real person, it’s as if you’ve struck gold. Rachel McPhee was that." -Theater in the Now
“A captivating performance by Rachel McPhee...All of the elements come together to paint a perfect portrait of this ordinary and yet remarkable woman.” -Talkin Broadway
“Rachel McPhee’s bravura performance as Mary is not to be missed.” -Theater Pizzazz
"The captivating and must-see life story of a New York hero you’ve never heard of...I also need to give a round of applause to Stephen Kaliski's direction. Kaliski has McPhee use every possible inch of that space, both matching and enhancing her physically dynamic performance." -Theatre is Easy, "BEST BET"
“Mary Shanley would be proud of the work Robert K. Benson has done in celebrating her story...an extraordinary performance by Rachel McPhee.” -Charged FM
"DEAD SHOT MARY is a special show. When you find an actress who can embody the real person, it’s as if you’ve struck gold. Rachel McPhee was that." -Theater in the Now
“A captivating performance by Rachel McPhee...All of the elements come together to paint a perfect portrait of this ordinary and yet remarkable woman.” -Talkin Broadway
“Rachel McPhee’s bravura performance as Mary is not to be missed.” -Theater Pizzazz